Japan Rail Pass Available Inside Japan

The Japan Rail Pass can be purchased at major train stations and airports inside Japan.

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Until recently, it was necessary to buy your Japan Rail Pass outside of Japan (actually, you purchase an “exchange order” which you turn into an actual rail pass after arriving in Japan). The passes sold in Japan are slightly more expensive than the ones sold overseas, but otherwise, they are identical in every respect.

Where to Buy A Japan Rail Pass Inside Japan

The passes are sold at major train stations in Japan, as well as at major international airports in Japan. Here is the full list of places to buy Japan Rail Passes in Japan.

How Much Does A Japan Rail Pass Cost?

The passes sold inside Japan cost slightly more than those sold outside Japan by third-party vendors. Here are the prices:

More Information:

For general details on the Japan Rail Pass, visit our Japan Rail Pass: Is It Worth It? page.

For information about getting the most value from a pass, visit our Japan Rail Pass: Make the Most of It page.

If you prefer to purchase your Japan Rail Pass before you arrive in Japan, you can buy the Japan Rail Pass online at an official partner of JR Rail.

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